Celtics 94, Mavericks 90

Dallas – Ray Allen returned from a three-game injury absence and a long time on the bench in the fourth quarter to nail a go-ahead three-pointer with 31.7 seconds left, lifting Boston past Dallas to complete an impressive sweep in the Lone Star State. No team had gone 3-0 in San Antonio, Houston and Dallas since the Sacramento Kings in November 2001.

Spurs 102, Bulls 80

Chicago – Tony Parker scored 23 points, and Tim Duncan had 22 to go with 10 rebounds as San Antonio ended a four-game losing streak. The defending NBA champs avoided their first five-game skid since 1996-97.

Lakers 106, Jazz 95

Salt Lake City – Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Lamar Odom had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and Los Angeles ended Utah’s 19-game home winning streak. Derek Fisher added 11 points, and Vladimir Radmanovic scored 13 for the Lakers.